Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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